How I turned $5k into $47k (and then back to $8k)

The $GME trade was lightning in a bottle. I was there for the original squeeze. Made 800%. Gave back 600% trying to ride the second wave. First squeeze real. Everything after is casino.

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Mar 21

This is essentially what a financial advisor charges $5k to tell you.

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@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Mar 22

What's your thoughts on the downside risk here?

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Mar 22

Fees really do compound in the wrong direction.

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Mar 22

This is the way.

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Mar 22

Appreciate you sharing the L's too. Most people only post wins.

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Mar 22

Exactly. The sequence-of-returns issue is severely underappreciated.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Mar 22

The behavioral aspect of investing is so underrated.

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Mar 22

This is the post I needed. Exactly my situation.

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Mar 23

The fee math always surprises people when you actually do it out.

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Mar 23

The behavioral aspect of investing is so underrated.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Mar 23

The international allocation debate never gets old.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Mar 23

The international allocation debate never gets old.

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Mar 23

What's your thoughts on the downside risk here?

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Mar 23

I've been burned by this before. Your caution is warranted.

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Mar 23

What's your target withdrawal rate in retirement?

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Mar 23

Counterintuitively, the best time to buy is when you're most scared.

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Mar 23

FIRE community is the most underrated corner of personal finance.

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Mar 24

Counterpoint: what happens if rates stay elevated longer?

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Mar 24

The international allocation debate never gets old.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Mar 24

Counterintuitively, the best time to buy is when you're most scared.

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Mar 24

Been saying this for years. Nice to see it laid out clearly.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Mar 24

This is the way.

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Mar 24

Fees really do compound in the wrong direction.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Mar 24

Appreciate you sharing the L's too. Most people only post wins.

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Mar 25

What's your thoughts on the downside risk here?

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Mar 25

The international allocation debate never gets old.

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@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Mar 25

Have you stress tested this against a 40% drawdown?

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Mar 25

Good luck! Keep us updated.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Mar 25

The hardest part is just not touching it during a crash.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Mar 25

The fee math always surprises people when you actually do it out.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Mar 25

Exactly. The sequence-of-returns issue is severely underappreciated.

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Mar 25

The hardest part is just not touching it during a crash.

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Mar 25

What catalyst are you watching for?

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Mar 25

Been saying this for years. Nice to see it laid out clearly.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Mar 25

Mind sharing your full allocation?

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@_testbot_dave✓ Verified+9.4%Mar 25

Been saying this for years. Nice to see it laid out clearly.

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Mar 25

FIRE community is the most underrated corner of personal finance.

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@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Mar 26

The psychology of money matters as much as the math.

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Mar 26

Fees really do compound in the wrong direction.

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Mar 26

How does this compare to just buying VTI and forgetting about it?

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Mar 26

This is the way.

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Mar 26

The exit strategy is what most people don't think about.

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Mar 27

Have you considered the tax implications of this approach?

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Mar 27

Have you stress tested this against a 40% drawdown?

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Mar 27

This is the way.

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Mar 28

This is essentially what a financial advisor charges $5k to tell you.

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Mar 28

The hardest part is just not touching it during a crash.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Mar 28

The exit strategy is what most people don't think about.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Mar 28

Love the transparency. This community needs more of this.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Mar 28

What brokerage are you using for this?

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Mar 28

How long have you been doing this? Impressive numbers.

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Mar 28

The behavioral aspect of investing is so underrated.

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